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New funding from BBC Children in Need to support Youth Social Action
We are delighted to announce an exciting new funding award from BBC Children in Need, supporting youth social action work in Ipswich and Blackpool.

Volunteering Matters provides an inclusive experience online
Volunteering Matters provides an inclusive experience online Volunteering Matters now offers an inclusive online experience with Recite Me assistive technology, ensuring barrier-free access for all…

Suffolk
For over twenty years, Volunteering Matters has been an integral part of the Suffolk community, helping to address a range of local issues (including Ipswich, Lowestoft).

Peta Foxall CBE appointed as new Chair of Volunteering Matters
Volunteering Matters is delighted to announce the appointment of Peta Foxall CBE as its new Chair, taking over from Anne Heal who has led the charity since 2015. Peta Foxall will assume her new role…

An exciting new chapter for Volunteering Matters
To enhance the impact of our work and streamline our efforts, we are integrating our sub-brands Volunteering Works, ProjectScotland, and GetTheGen into the main Volunteering Matters brand.

Standing together in solidarity
We know the past few weeks have been particularly unsettling for communities across the UK. These events have profoundly impacted us all, highlighting the urgent need for unity and collective action.

Announcing New Co-Chairs for the Vision for Volunteering
We are delighted to announce that Amanda Naylor OBE, Chief Executive of Volunteering Matters, and Ruth Leonard, Chair of the Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM), have been appointed as the new…

Family Supporters Edinburgh Receives £179,577 from National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) 
Family Supporters Edinburgh is delighted to have been awarded a three-year grant worth £179,577 from the National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) made possible by National Lottery players.  

Become our New Chair of Trustees
We are looking for a new Chair to succeed Anne Heal who has been a fantastic ambassador and chair for Volunteering Matters over the past 9 years. Our new Chair will build on this work and guide the…

Unleashing the Power of Youth
After a vibrant and lively Power of Youth Day event, Amanda Naylor OBE, Chief Executive of Volunteering Matters discussed the importance of supporting youth social action.

Volunteers’ Week 2024
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of Volunteers’ Week and look to inspire more people to make a difference.

Action Earth Grants Now Open
Grab a grant! Our ground-breaking Action Earth project is transforming Scotland’s biodiversity with the help of incredible volunteers.